Discover a trusted haven for better mental health

Better Mental offers a sanctuary for your individual and relational mental health and wellbeing.

Tailored, exceptional care for individuals and families

Based in the heart of South-East Queensland, Better Mental offers quality mental health support and care via face-to-face and Telehealth appointments.

Jacqui Readett

PSYCHOTHERAPIST
EMDR THERAPIST
CLINICAL FAMILY THERAPIST
ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER

Jacqui is a skilled and compassionate psychotherapist with over 18 years' experience in helping people overcome complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and other emotional and behavioural problems.

She offers a trauma informed, collaborative, and inclusive approach, for individuals, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to each individual's preferences and needs.

Jacqui offers a range of therapies, including:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy

  • Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Family & Couples Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Expressive & Mindfulness Therapies

  • Education about mental health, trauma and the brain, family systems, and more.

Jacqui is committed to developing lasting outcomes for her clients, supporting them to develop a greater understanding of themselves, to resolve traumatic memories, and to improve their emotional and behavioural skills for life.

Why Better Mental?

  • Support to get your life back

    Skilled professional support to treat trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, relationship concerns, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

  • Greater self-confidence and safety

    Identify how to love, accept, and value yourself, and how to identify, assert, and manage healthy boundaries for yourself and with other people.

  • Find more hope and contentment

    Discover your strengths and what you have to offer, and work to create a lifestyle and environment that supports you to grow.

  • Better social connection and healthier relationships

    Grow your 'toolkit' to handle social situations and develop strategies to engage in supportive, constructive relationships.

Therapy Styles

  • EMDR Therapy

    An evidence-based trauma therapy that works to process traumatic memories, so they go from 're-living' the traumatic experience to be 'just a memory'.

  • Family Therapy

    A collaborative approach, working with couple and family dynamics, to promote improved communication and to develop a shared understanding of relationship concerns and how to resolve them.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    A practical, goal-oriented form of therapy for identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and improve emotional wellbeing.

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

    A mindfulness-based therapy that fosters acceptance of thoughts and feelings, and commitment to actions aligned with personal values.

  • Motivational Interviewing

    A collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style that fosters motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence about behaviour.

  • DBT-Informed Therapy

    An integrative approach that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness, emphasising skills training for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Locations

  • Ipswich

    Bremer Specialist Centre
    32 South Station Road, Booval

  • Brisbane

    PhysioFix
    1181 Logan Road, Holland Park

  • Gympie

    Queen Street Medical
    3 Queen Street, Gympie

  • Online

    Telehealth appointments are readily available via Zoom, or by phone, technology permitting.

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How it works

  • Free enquiry call (optional)

    It’s important to know you’re working with someone who resonates with you. Take advantage of a free 15-minute consult to answer any questions you may have.

    BOOK A CALL

  • Book an appointment

    Book an initial appointment by submitting a request. We’ll respond within 1 business day.

    BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

  • First Appointment

    Jacqui will ask you about your current situation, what is working, and what is not. She will discuss therapy options with you and collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan to help you achieve our goals.

  • Treatment Plan

    Sessions will be guided by your treatment plan, which includes important assessment information, areas of concern, your goals, interventions, and anticipated outcomes.

Clinic Information

  • To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please email admin@bettermental.com.au or send a message via our contact form.

    • If more than 48 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, a cancellation fee will not be charged.

    • If less than 48 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, 25% of the session fee may be charged.

    • If less than 24 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, 50% of the session fee may be charged.

    • In the event of non-attendance without notice, 100% of the session fee will be charged.

    Cancellation fees may be waived due to extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the practice.

    Please note that Medicare and WorkCover Queensland do not cover cancellation fees.

  • Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, which allows for up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.

    Please email a copy of your referral to admin@bettermental.com.au, or provide a copy of your MHTP at your initial session.

    Please note that Medicare and WorkCover do not cover cancellation fees and the client may be charged instead.

  • Jacqui's services may be covered by Private Health services however it depends on your level of cover and your Private Health service. Please check with your health fund to determine eligibility for private health rebates.

  • Jacqui offers Telehealth sessions via Zoom videoconference or by phone, as well as in-person consultations. Just let her know your preference when making your appointment.

  • After-hours appointments are available face-to-face and via Telehealth by negotiation.

  • A treatment plan outlines how we will work together to overcome your concerns over a series of sessions.

    If you have a referral, a treatment progress report will be provided to your referrer as required.

  • It is recommended you have some water with you and dress comfortably.

    You might wish to bring a notepad if you like to take notes, or fidget toys to help settle nerves.

  • For all patient enquiries and bookings please email admin@bettermental.com.au or send a request via our online contact form.